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6. Risk Factors for Getting Tapeworm

Certain habits and environments put you at a higher risk of contracting a tapeworm. Traveling to developing countries and eating raw or undercooked meat are common risk factors. Poor hygiene also plays a major role; not washing your hands frequently enough drastically increases the chance of accidentally transferring contaminated material to your mouth.

Female Hiker Walking Through Red Sand on The Elephant Arch Trail, Red Cliffs Desert Preserve, Utah, USA

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